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Quality Assurance Operator – Liquid Penetrant and Magnetic Particle (08A) - 2nd Shift

GE Vernova

Greenville, SCJob$29.14–30.4/hrSeen 3mo agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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Compensation
$29.14–30.4/hr
Location
Greenville, SC
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Level II NDT CertificationCurrently Hold Relevant NDT Certifications

Job overview

GE Vernova is hiring a Quality Assurance Operator – Liquid Penetrant and Magnetic Particle (08A) - 2nd Shift. GE Vernova is seeking a Quality Assurance Operator to join their Greenville Gas Turbine site. This role involves performing liquid penetrant and magnetic particle inspections, along with other nondestructive quality testing. The operator will conduct in-process and final quality assurance checks, assist with defect resolution, and maintain accurate records. The position requires contributing to continuous improvement efforts and taking ownership of compliance, safety, quality, and productivity.

Key focus areas include Perform liquid penetrant inspections, magnetic particle inspections, and other related nondestructive quality testing, Perform in-process and final quality assurance checks of assemblies, tools, components, fabrications, and parts, and Assist the quality team through defect resolution and perform rework on part non-conformances.

Successful candidates bring High School Diploma Or Equivalent, Level II NDT Certification, and Minimum 1 Year Quality Role Experience. Important skills include Liquid Penetrant Inspections, Magnetic Particle Inspections, Nondestructive Quality Testing, Quality Assurance Checks, Defect Resolution, and Rework On Part Non-Conformances. Preferred (not required): Manufacturing Environment Experience, Eager To Learn New Equipment, and Eager To Learn New Processes.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Liquid Penetrant InspectionsMagnetic Particle InspectionsNondestructive Quality TestingQuality Assurance ChecksDefect ResolutionRework on Part Non-ConformancesWorkstation AuditsMaintain Accurate RecordsOperate ForkliftsOperate Jib or Gantry CranesTeam Problem SolvingContinuous ImprovementComplianceSafetyProductivityRead and Interpret BlueprintsRead Manual GagesMicrometersCalipersNDT Quality ExperienceManufacturing Environment ExperienceStrong Attention to DetailCommitment to Maintaining High Quality StandardsEager to Learn New Quality TechniquesEager to Learn New EquipmentEager to Learn New ProcessesDependabilityTeam-First Mindset

Qualifications

High School Diploma, GED, or EquivalentLevel II NDT Certification1 Year Quality Role or Manufacturing ExperienceAbility to Lift Up to 40 Lbs.Wear Required Personal Protective EquipmentSuccessful Completion of Assessment for Job ClassBackground CheckDrug ScreenLegal Authorization to Work in the U.S.Currently Hold Relevant NDT Certifications

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance
Parental Leave
Relocation Assistance
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Job Description Summary

Vernova Purpose

GE Vernova is accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy, while helping our customers power economies and deliver the electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life. Are you excited at the opportunity to electrify and decarbonize the world?

What impact you’ll make

You’ll be part of something big—and growing. At GE Vernova, we’re leading the way in shaping the future of energy, and our Greenville Gas Turbine site plays a critical role in that mission. As demand for reliable and more sustainable power continues to grow around the world, our Greenville teams are expanding to build, repair, and deliver advanced gas turbine technology that powers a third of the world!

Here in Greenville, you’ll contribute directly to a site that is making significant investments in new capabilities, equipment, and our people. The work you will do matters—every component you build, inspect, assemble, or move supports customers across the globe and helps keep the lights on for millions of people.

You’ll join a team that values safety, quality, and continuous improvement, where our shop employees are highly skilled, trusted experts, and essential to our success. As we grow, you’ll have opportunities to learn new skills, work with cutting-edge technology, and build a long-term career at a site that’s proud of its legacy and excited about what’s next.

Job Description

What you’ll do

  • Perform liquid penetrant inspections, magnetic particle inspections, and other related nondestructive quality testing, as required.

  • Perform in-process and final quality assurance checks of assemblies, tools, components, fabrications, and parts using a wide variety of standard and special measuring gages, devices, and techniques.

  • Assist the quality team through defect resolution and perform rework on part non-conformances, as required.

  • Perform workstation audits, as required.

  • Maintain accurate records, in accordance with established standards and practices.

  • Operate material-moving equipment such as forklifts and jib or gantry cranes, as trained.

  • Contribute to team problem solving and continuous improvement efforts.

  • Take ownership of compliance, safety, quality, and productivity in your area of responsibility.

What you’ll bring (Basic Qualifications)

  • High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.

  • Must hold relevant Level II NDT certification(s) or successfully complete Level II certification requirements, including classroom work and relevancy exams, within 6 months of the job.

  • Minimum of 1 year in a quality role or manufacturing experience.

  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints.

  • Ability to read manual gages, including micrometers and calipers.

  • Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. and wear required personal protective equipment, with or without reasonable accommodation.

  • Successful completion of an assessment for the job class, background check, and drug screen.

  • Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas now or in the future for this role.

What will make you stand out

  • You have NDT quality experience.

  • You currently hold relevant NDT certifications.

  • You have experience in a manufacturing environment with a strong focus on safety and quality.

  • You demonstrate strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high quality standards.

  • You are eager to learn new quality techniques, equipment, and processes.

  • You bring strong attention to detail, dependability, and a team-first mindset.

Quality Assurance Operator – Liquid Penetrant and Magnetic Particle (08A)

Pay Rate: $29.144 - $30.401 per hour

Eligible for a $1.00/hour shift premium on 2nd and 3rd

Benefits Available to You

GE Vernova employees rise to the challenge of building a world that works. In order to meet this mission, we provide varied, competitive benefits to help support our workforce:Our Culture | GE Vernova (gecareers.com) (https://jobs.gecareers.com/vernova/global/en/our-culture)

  • Our compensation & benefits are designed to reward high performers and help you manage your personal and family needs. We offer a robust benefits package depending on your employment status and your national requirements.

  • A healthy, balanced lifestyle can mean different things to different people. We've created programs that support the way you live and work today.

  • GE Vernova invests to provide opportunities to grow your career by providing a path for continued on-the-job learning and development .

Inclusion

At GE Vernova, we believe in the value of your unique identity, background and experiences. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture , where everyone feels empowered to do their best work because they feel accepted, respected and that they belong. Click here to learn more: https://jobs.gecareers.com/vernova/global/en/i-d-e

About GE Vernova Gas Power

GE Vernova’s Gas Power business engineers advanced, efficient natural gas-powered technologies and services, along with decarbonization solutions that aim to help electrify a lower carbon future. It is a global leader in gas turbines and power plant technologies and services with the industry’s largest installed base.

Additional Information

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_10\_20.pdf) . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position only:

*The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas.

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on July 17, 2026.

Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance and 12 paid holidays. New hires also two weeks of annual vacation (which may be pro-rated based on start date).

GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

How this job compares

Set against the 5,005 open Quality Assurance jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 28, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$29.14–30.4/hr
  • South Carolina median$18–22/hr20 hourly ranges
  • US median$26–31/hr851 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $29.77/hr, is 43% above the South Carolina median midpoint ($21/hr) — in the top quarter of Quality Assurance hourly ranges in South Carolina.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 93 open Quality Assurance jobs in South Carolina and 5,005 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in South Carolina
Experience
This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience — less than three in four Quality Assurance postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 3,856 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 2,639 of the 5,005 open Quality Assurance jobs (53%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 28, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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